Mr. Speaker, I have a petition containing the signatures of well over 5,000 people in my constituency of Kamloops, Thompson and Highland Valleys. The petitioners want changes made to the justice system that would put a stop to the early release of pedophiles from prison.
They call on parliament for tougher sentencing to be brought about for pedophiles and others who commit violent crimes against children. They also want to see pedophiles deemed as dangerous offenders and changes made in the parole system to better guard against repeat offenders.
The petitioners hope the federal government will take seriously the dangers posed to children when pedophiles are released back into society before they have fully paid their debt.